Montana Marathon
Opportunity Bank of Montana presents the 46th running of the Montana Marathon!! The Montana Marathon course is one of the fastest and most scenic in the region, making it a favorite for runners chasing personal bests or a Boston Qualifier. Starting high on the rolling plains outside Billings in the small town of Molt, the route follows a gradual downhill descent (1,000' Net Drop) into the Magic City, showcasing wide-open skies, mountain views, and the beauty of Big Sky Country. This Point-to-Point race will have you picking up the 1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5K runners along the way; adding to the energy as you approach the finish line in downtown Billings. The Montana Marathon is famous for being a FAST and beautiful Boston qualifier course! While the first ten miles feature scenic rolling green hills, the final 16 treat you to a loss of 1,000 vertical feet.
Marathon Details:
- Start Time: 7:00 AM
- Cut-off Time: 6.5 hrs (16 min mile)
- Course Closes: 1:30 PM
- Shuttles to start line from Senior High School Parking Lot. Load up at 5:30 AM, last shuttle departs at 6:00 AM.
Half Marathon Details:
- Selected by Road Runners Club of America as the Montana State Championship Race.
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Course Closes: 1:30 PM
- No parking at the start; racers must take the shuttle from Senior High School Parking lot. Buses load ~6:45 AM, last shuttle leaves at 7:15 AM.
10K Details:
- Starts at Rimrock West Park and finishes at Pioneer Park.
- Start Time: 9:30 AM
- Shuttles to start line from Senior High School Parking lot. Runners load at 8:30 AM, last shuttle leaves at 9:00 AM.
5K Details:
- Starts at Rose Park and finishes at Pioneer Park.
- Racers need to drive to the start line. Post-race shuttles available from Senior High School Parking lot to Rose Park.
Virtual Race:
- Support the cause from afar. Receive a race shirt prior to the event. No designated distance, no time submission, no awards. Finisher Medals for all participants.
Awards:
- F/M Age Group Awards for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
- F/M Overall Awards for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Important Notes:
- Strollers are not permitted on the Marathon or Half Marathon Courses.
- Dogs are not permitted on any of the race courses.
- Course is open to traffic; remain on the right side unless directed otherwise. Bright clothing recommended.
- Music devices and earbuds/earphones are strongly discouraged.
Packet Pick-up:
- Where: TBD
- When: Saturday, September 19th, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Race Day Pick-up: Available ONLY for out-of-town participants.
- Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K: 5:15 AM - 7:30 AM at Senior High School Parking Lot.
- 5K: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM at Rose Park by Pool Parking Area.
Porta-potties: Available at bus loading area, each race start, miles 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, and finish line.